A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8590087 Details
Epoch: 403 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 88747743 epoch_slot_no: 14943 block_no: 8589910 slot_leader_id: 7379118 size: 5656 time: 2023-04-01 01:53:54 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ad0fa88a4ffd9d41f3dc395f54f634bfc0ae901f12ed855e14c83f306d672aBlock Operator
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